Until we meet again

Members of the 403rd Wing render a final salute to the first of two aircraft headed to Southwest Asia in support of overseas contingency operations. The 345th Airlift Squadron "Golden Eagles" deployed May 9, one year ahead of schedule as they reached their full operation capability earlier than required. The 345th AS will be the lead squadron in the Total Force Integration effort with their Reserve squadron counterparts, the 815th AS "Flying Jennies." (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Heather Newcomb)